Abbott Freestyle Libre now approved in the US

[MaryPat]

@mikep

do you need the receiver or can you use an iPhone?

Here is general info about the device:

How to use the Freestyle Libre anywhere, without a reader

I am really interested in the Freestyle Libre, which is not available yet in the US. I have looked into what it would take to use it. Many forum threads discuss it, so finding info is easy. Finding good info is harder. Some things I figured out: You can mix and match readers and sensors from any country. Readers are locked into mg/dl or mmol/L, so, if you decide to purchase a reader, it is best to purchase one in a country which uses the unit you use. It is possible to use the FreeStyle…

And here is @Kenrick’s review of the most well-known third party transmitter:

Freestyle Libre and Blucon as CGM

Earlier this year I pre-ordered a Blucon Nightrider from Ambrosia Systems (https://www.ambrosiasys.com/). This is the reusable device that sits on top of the freestyle libre. Well, a few months ago I started on a minimed 630g with Enlite sensors and forgot about the Blucon until it arrived a few weeks ago. I happened to come across a couple of unused Freestyle Libre sensors during my seasonal cleaning so I thought I would give the system a try. The blucon itself is about as thick as a pen and …